On December 7th, XFE returns to the Harrahs Casino & Resort in Chester, PA with an ACTION PACKED night of MMA broadcasting LIVE and around the WORLD on GFL.tv with XFE 31!
In the Main Event of the evening, Bellator veteran Shedrick "Chocolate Thunder" Goodrigde (3-6) will be squaring off Elder "Psycho" Ramos (4-2). This is a stylistic match up and fan of MMA is sure to love!
Goodridge vs Ramos was originally slated as the co-main event but due to injury, a cut eye on Mike Pope, this sure to be brutal attraction got the bump. Even though this was originally slated as the co-main event, Goodridge-Ramos has main event material written all over it.
"This was once of those fights that would have been a main event anywhere else and luckily, as always, we stacked the card. When Pope suffered the cut, we had a main event waiting in the wings. Here at XFE we try to make every fight main event worthy just in case something happens to this nature," explained XFE promoter David Feldman.
"Chocolate Thunder", a Bellator veteran, as always is prepared for war at XFE 31 at Harrahs Casino & Resort in Chester, PA broadcasting LIVE around the WORLD on GFL.tv! "My training camp has been pretty good a couple nicks and bruises but other than that great," said Goodridge discussing his training camp.
Goodridge, being the type of fighter that never shy's away from a challenge, accepted his fight with Ramos without having any knowledge of his opponent. "I really didn't know much about him did some research but I mean nothing really stood out. I see he throws an overhand right a lot from his hip and relies on wrestling. I feel I'm the better wrestler. I'm longer so I will be able to dictate the fight with my jab," explained Goodridge when discussing his opponent and his opponent's flaws.
"I have no problem where ever the fight goes I feel I have the advantage standing and on the ground," says Goodridge. Not only does Goodrdge feel that he has the advantage physically but he feels he has the mental advantage do to his big fight experience compared to Elder Ramos. " I've been there I know what to expect and how to handle getting in that cage, putting on a good show, and getting the job done."
Like Goodridge, "Psycho" had a tremendous camp also. "Camp for this fight has been super hard. I was originally scheduled to fight at 170lbs and I began cutting from 205lbs. When I got to 183lbs I found out my opponent had topull from the fight. After that I went through a few guys who I might fight and I said ok to them all but for whatever reason they decided not to accept the fight. Then I was told Shedrick was willing to fight me so I said ok but the problem was he fights at 185 and I fight at 170. As true professionals we both decided we want to fight and decided to meet up at 180. It has been a long road but I'm glad fight week is finally here. I had a very strong camp with my boys at Vanguard gym, who always kick my butt n push me as hard as they can. I'm also blessed to cross train with Kaizen MMA, Freedom MMA, and several other pro fighters who have made time in their busy schedule to come to VA n kick my butt."
Unlike his opponent Goodridge, Ramos had a little bit more knowledge of his opponent when he agreed to this promising showdown. "Shedrick is a true professional I respect him and his team. With that being said I feel all my hard work will pay off. I'm comfortable anywhere and I know I can finish the fight from anywhere I want to take it. I'm ready to fight standing or on the ground. I'm confident on my skills so I'm not worried about anything I will finish it from anywhere," the very confident Ramos.
Ramos also took the time to explain what kind of fighter he is & why he puts his life on the line every time he steps in the cage. "I'm a down to earth fighter who is chasing a dream. I'm doing my best to bring home a win to my beautiful wife n kids. I'm a fighter but that is not all I'm about. I'm also a very proud father of two beautiful kids Joseph and Hailey also I'm married to my high school sweetheart, who is my backbone. I'm very blessed to have a beautiful family that loves me n supports me so I'm already a winner"
Both men, beaming with confidence, had two different version of how the night will finish but it doesn't matter which man is correct because both are surefire was to please the fans in attendance or watching LIVE WORLDWIDE on GFL.tv! Goodridge feels fans can expect, "Fireworks and a big finish coming from me. Last fight didn't perform how I should of and now I'm coming back with something to prove." While Ramos differs in opinion, "Fans should keep their eyes open because I'm coming to finish my opponent and I will do whatever it takes to do so. I have the skills, the drive, the knowledge, experience n the heart to bring home a win!
Don't let either of these men's record fool you. MMA fans are in for a treat any time either man steps in the cage so when they clash against each other fans can expect fireworks made of violence!
Nicholas Wiley taking on Randall Brown for the XFE 170lb Championship, made its way to the co-main event after the departure of Algeo-Pope, is a fight to look out for. With both men's amateur careers dwindling away, expect both men to go for broke so they can have have a full head steam when they embark in their journey of their pro career.
Also featured on this event is Zach Love squaring off with Andrew Bradley. "The moment this fight was signed it became an early nominee for "Fight of the Night" and that says a lot about these two fighters seeing how stacked this card is," noted XFE promoter David Feldman. Rounding up the card will be Justin Lesko Vs. Mouhamadou Sougoule, Charles Kowalchick Vs. Frederick Heim, Phuong Nguyen Vs. Israel Encarnacion, Roy Kofroth, Jr. Vs. Paul Turner, Michael Schlicker Vs. Bobby Malcolm, Jaymes Lewis Vs. John Beck. Also on the is Desmond Moore Vs. Damien Melendez, a fight in which Melendez looks for revenge the 2nd time around.
This is a can't miss event for any MMA fan!
Tickets are still on sale at the Harrahs Casino & Resort, with the low prices of $45, $65, & $100.
For those who can not attend this spectacular night of action LIVE, fear not, because XFE 31 will be broadcasting LIVE around the WORLD on GFL.tv! Order once and re live the action for LIFE only on GFL OnDemand. Click the link below for more info:
http://www.gfl.tv/Events/
XFE 31 is sponsored by Rocco's Collision, Harrahs Casino & Resort, and Martinez BJJ!
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